Bristol Refugee Week

Sunday 19th June
Celebrating Sanctuary
Queen Square Bristol BS1 4GB
1.30 - 7pm FREE
A fantastic day of music and dance including Genna - amazing Ethiopian dancers, The Lani Singers from West Papua, St Pauls Reggae orchestra with Dennis Rollins, Zakhele – high energy youth from South Africa, Polish dancing, Iranian and Tibetan music as well as henna, face painting, bouncy castle, mandala making, international games, Art, Drum, Dance and Song workshops, ‘Off The Cuff’ with performances, local musicians, poetry, talks and discussions, Global Village stalls with beautiful handcrafted artefacts, Chilean food, Tibetan tea, Somali Art, information by, for and about Bristol’s refugee and asylum communities and much more besides. A great opportunity to get a global experience without having to travel too far. Everybody is welcome. Come with friends, family and neighbours, meet new people and create happy memories! A free event organised by Tribe of Doris in partnership with Bristol City Council

Friday 17th - Friday 24th June
Celebrating Sanctuary Art Exhibition
Pierian Centre, Portland Sq. BS2 8SA
0117 924 4512
Work from St Michael on the Mount Primary School that has stunned people with the depth of understanding that very young people can have! FREE

Monday 20th - Friday 24th June
The British Red Cross and EIAT: Journey to Safety
an interactive game to gain an understanding of fleeing your home, searching for safety and applying for asylum. Exploring the reasons people migrate; refugee and asylum seeker experiences, stories and positive contributions made to the UK. Tracing and messaging games; Refugee Camp mapping activities; Creative spaces where children can express their learning through poems, stories, and art. FREE workshops for primary schools KMain-Ellen@redcross.org.uk 0117 3012603 yasmin.malik@bristol.gov.uk 0117 3533296

Positive Images Secondary
An EU funded project by British Red Cross for 12–25 year olds raising awareness of issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants, developing understanding of the links between migration and development. Combating myths; challenging stereotypes; encouraging people to see the positive contributions migrants bring to the UK, their strengths, courage, creativity and resilience. Films and art work from Positive Images projects will be shown at events during Refugee Week. FREEworkshops and Youth Action Projects. To book: KMainEllen@redcross.org.uk 0117 3012603 www.redcross.org.uk/positiveimages

Monday 20th June
Young Bristol Splash Day
Pooles Wharf Activity Centre (by Mardyke Steps), Hotwells Road, BS8 4RU
10am - 3pm
Asylum seeking and refugee students currently attending City Academy will be given a chance to spend fun, quality time with their families as they try their skills at kayaking. For the public at large, free trips on a narrow boat around Bristol’s Floating Harbour. First come, first served, so if you would like a go come and sign in at Young Bristol’s activity centre on the day. FREE

Wednesday 22nd June
Live music from local refugee artists
Canteen, Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY
7.30 – 12pm
FREE but donations welcome info@migrantrightscentre.org.uk

Wednesday 22nd June
Bristol City of Sanctuary Launch
Celebrate Bristol’s recognition as a City of Sanctuary. Come on a physical, emotional and representational journey. 3.00- 4.15pm: Civic Welcome in the Council House: Tea and cake, film, speeches, presentation. 4.15-5.00pm Procession from Council House to Cathedral: a jamboree of music, song and dance. 5.00- 6.00pm Celebration Event in Bristol Cathedral with performances FREE 0117 9415960 or 07919894900 Forward@cityofsanctuary.org www.cityofsanctuary.org

Thursday 23rd June
Have a Cup of Tea with a Refugee!
Bristol Refugee Rights Welcome Centre, Newton Hall, Easton BR5 0QZ
11am – 12noon and 2pm – 3pm FREE ALL WELCOME!
Email: Caroline at dropin@hotmail.co.uk or www.bristolrefugeerights.org.uk

2nd Education Without Borders Conference – ‘FE/HE: Challenges of access and retention for ethnic minorities’
UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Coldharbour Lane, BS16 8QZ
9.30am - 4 pm
FFI: Dr Ibrahim Seaga Shaw www.uwe.ac.uk/hlss/rmshu

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th June
Tahriib Haajiraad (Crossing Borders)
Acta Centre, Gladstone St, Bedminster, BS3 3AY
7.30pm FREE
An original play created and performed by women in the Somali community in Bristol. To book your tickets cal acta 0117 9532448 or email info@acta-bristol.com www.acta-bristol.com

Sunday 26th June
Migrations Global Garden Party
St Georges, Brandon Hill, BS1 5RR
12 noon – 6pm FREE
A family-friendly day, celebrating the cultural richness of migrant peoples across Bristol and the South West. Live music, storytelling, poetry, workshops, street art, world films, family activities, games, musical playgrounds and multi-cultural feasts of food. www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk